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Houston Before I Die Events
Houston has a Before I Die Festival coming up March 27-29, 2020! This series of events is sponsored by Waldman Funeral Care in association with Congregation Emanu El, the Houston Congregation for Reform Judaism, and the National Museum of Funeral History.
The Styx Chyx AfterParty with Peter Callan
Watch this video to learn about preparing for end-of-life issues with Peter Callan, author of “Prepare to Die!!! and Other Stuff Nobody Told You.”
NFDA Products and Services: Part Four
The last post of 2019 NFDA videos features innovative urns, caskets, estate closure services, and books on marketing of interest to funeral directors.
February 16: ABQ Death Cafe
The next Albuquerque Death Cafe will take place on Sunday, February 16, 2020, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Fabulous New Products at the NFDA Convention: Part Three
More videos from the 2019 NFDA expo: UPD Urns, Sich cremation caskets, The Stepper from Mortuary Lift, Evangelical Garment Services, and Post and Boost.
Saluting Pioneering Funeral Planner Allison Copening
Allison Copening, founder of Seasons Funeral Planning in Las Vegas, Nevada, recently died at the age of 55 after a cardiac event. Her organ donation will be life-saving for as many as 84 people.
Fabulous New Products at the NFDA Convention: Part Two
More interesting products and services displayed at the National Funeral Directors Association convention and expo.
Victorian Era Funeral Items and Body Preservation Techniques
Over his 47 year career in funeral service, Steve Person collected a wide range of Victorian funeral items. Watch this video to learn more about the history of undertaking in the U.S.
January 19: ABQ Death Cafe
The next Albuquerque Death Cafe will take place on Sunday, January 19, 2020, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Gail Rubin Shares Her Best 2019 Highlights
If you didn’t get a holiday card from Gail, here’s her 2019 holiday highlights letter.
Christmas End-of-Life Conversation Starters
Christmas Eve in New Mexico cemeteries is magical! It’s also a time to start end-of-life conversations with family. Tips on how to do it with ease.
Fabulous New Products at the NFDA Convention: Part I
BereaveMints candy! Interior designers for funeral homes! Memorial Signature Frames! The Remembering A Life Self-care Box! Videos from the 2019 NFDA expo.
The Latest on Alkaline Hydrolysis for People and Pets
Alkaline hydrolysis, which the public may know as Aquamation, is an alternative to cremation and burial
Women’s Burial Garments from LH Design
These burial garments for women from LH Design provide an elegant send-off outfit for the deceased!
Everdays and Homesteaders Make Funeral Planning Easy
Everdays mobile app now empowers funeral homes nationwide to generate new preneed business around every at-need case at the moment consumers are most likely to pre-plan.
December 15: Albuquerque Death Cafe
The next Albuquerque Death Cafe will be held on Sunday, December 15 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Manzano del Sol Village, 5201 Roma Street NE.
Video: Will My Cat Eat My Eyeballs? Book Review
A video book review of Caitlin Doughty’s 3rd New York Times bestselling book, Will My Cat Eat My Eyeballs? Big Questions from Tiny Mortals about Death.
Nov. 24: Albuquerque Death Cafe
A time to discuss death! The next Albuquerque Death Cafe will be held Sunday, November 24 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
2019 Before I Die NM Festival was a Big Success!
After eight days of Before I Die New Mexico Festival activities, the Doyenne of Death rested. Between 1,200 to 2,000 people participated in Festival events.
To the Veterans among my Family and Friends
To all of those who served in the United States military, this Veterans Day, I salute you. Thank you for your service.
Funny Death Ad for Before I Die New Mexico Festival
Festival coordinator Gail Rubin with ABQ Death Cafe mascot Lola and Before I Die walls. Tomorrow, November 3, 2019, is the start of the third annual Before I Die New Mexico Festival. We created a funny online video to help spread the word about it. Events are taking place in Albuquerque, Taos, Espanola, and Santa Fe. Look for my Death Cafe mascot Lola in the pine casket built by Fathers Building Futures at all Festival locations! Here's a quick...